Mass Communications-Multimedia Journalism Concentration, B.A.

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The study of Mass Communications is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in television, radio, print (newspapers, magazines, etc.), corporate communications, public relations and advertising. Mass Communications majors are expected to be actively involved in one or more of the following activities: Vision Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, National Association of Black Journalists, and Voice of the Wildcats, UniverCity magazine, WBCCAM, WRWS-LPFM, or WM&G-TV.

Mass Communication - Multimedia Journalism Concentration = 120 Hours

Freshman Year

First Semester

EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE ^*
MAT 131 - Liberal Arts Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE ^*
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours
Faith and Wellness Awareness ^GE3 Credits
MC 160 - Practicum I 1 Credit Hour
SC 101 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 132 - College Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE
Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits
MC 110 Introduction to Writing for Media 3 Credits
MC 151 - Intro to Mass Communications 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MC 250 - Introduction to Journalism 3 Credit Hours
MC 252 - Intro to Broadcast Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 260 - Practicum II 1 Credit Hour
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 16

Second Semester

Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
MC 251 - Desktop Publishing 3 Credit Hours
MC 253 - Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credit Hours
3 Credit Free Elective
MC 459 Public Opinion 3 Credits

Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

MC 320 - News Editing 3 Credit Hours
MC 352 - Radio Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 354 - Television Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 358 - Writing For The Electronic Media 3 Credit Hours
MC 370 - Reporting Skills 3 Credit Hours
MC 360 - Practicum III 1 Credit Hour

Total: 16

Second Semester

MC 310 - Announcing 3 Credit Hours
MC 315 Media & Communication Jr. Research 3 Credits
MC 330 - Photojournalism 3 Credit Hours
MC 359 - Broadcast Journalism 3 Credit Hours
MC 367 - Electronic News Gathering 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

MC 356 - Broadcast Programming 3 Credit Hours
MC 377 - Public Affairs Reporting 3 Credit Hours
MC 380 - Magazine and Feature Writing 3 Credit Hours
MC 415 Senior Research in Media & Communications 3 Credits
MC 464 - New Media Applications 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Second Semester

MC 431 - Communications Law & Ethics 3 Credit Hours
MC 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
MC 470 - Special Topics in Mass Communications 3 Credit Hours

Total: 12

Notes:

GE = General Education Courses

*Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

Free Elective is any course that you meet the prerequisite (100-400 level).